Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W vs SF-A9 40W

Technical comparison · Diode laser (405–460 nm)

In brief

Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W and SF-A9 40W are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.2×). Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W costs less (~€329) and is the entry-level choice; SF-A9 40W offers more capability at a higher price (~€1699). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Sculpfun SF-A9 40W SF-A9 40W Sculpfun F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2021 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 329 € 1699 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 60 × 57 × 13 cm 60.6 × 66.5 × 11 cm
Weight (kg) 3.5 kg 6.2 kg
Work area (mm) 400 × 400 mm 400 × 400 mm
Power (W) 48 W 240 W
Voltage (V) 24 V 24 V
Maximum speed 10000 mm/min 36000 mm/min
Declared precision 0.01 mm 0.1 mm
Category specs
Work area (short side) (mm) 400 mm 400 mm
Rated power (W) 5.5 W 40 W
Source technology Diode Diode
Max travel speed (mm/s) 250 mm/s 600 mm/s
Max processing speed (mm/s) 250 mm/s 600 mm/s
Max cut depth per material Wood: 12 mm, Acrylic: 5 mm 20 mm compensato, 6 mm acrilico
Wavelength (nm) 445 nm 450 nm
Min resolution (µm) 12.5 µm 100 µm
Autofocus False False
Rotary included/compatible False False
Passthrough True False
Supported software LightBurn, Other Proprietary, LightBurn, Other
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The operational management of the engraver is guaranteed by full compatibility with the most popular software in the industry, making workflow integration highly flexible. Users can utilize LightBurn, an advanced commercial program that has become the gold standard for those requiring complex editing tools and granular control over cutting parameters. Alternatively, the motherboard natively supports LaserGRBL, a free and open-source software solution, particularly suitable for beginners due to its intuitive interface. The connection between the computer and the machine occurs physically via a standard USB cable, ensuring stable and low-latency data transfer, without any need for an internet connection or reliance on cloud-based platforms. Fully compatible with LightBurn and LaserGRBL via USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth. It also supports the proprietary Sculpfun application.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W 329 € vs SF-A9 40W 1699 € — Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W wins (+416%)

Which one to choose

Choose Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W if…

you value price.

See the Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W sheet →

Choose SF-A9 40W if…

it shows no measurable advantage over Laser Master 2 Pro S2 5W on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.

See the SF-A9 40W sheet →

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